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Quotation dates: 1716, 1816
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DELATION, n. An informing against, a denouncement.Sc. 1816 Scott Antiquary xxxix.:
Lord Glenallan told me himself; so there is no delation — no breach of trust on your part.Kcb. 1716 Session Minutes Kelton Par. Church (15 April):
There being a delation made by the minister.
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